MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
body mounts worn
Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
oil leak
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
oil leak
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?
Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R115 CGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 10,886 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R115 CGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R115 CGJ registered?
R115 CGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R115 CGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R115 CGJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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